Pacific Rim International Journal of Nursing Research最新文献

{"title":"Living in Harmony with the Community’s Nature and Socio-culture: An Ethnography of Healthy Older People in a Northeastern Thai Rural Community","authors":"Onanong Nilphat, Kasara Sripichyakan, Rojanee Chintanawat, Totsaporn Khampolsiri","doi":"10.60099/prijnr.2023.261325","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.60099/prijnr.2023.261325","url":null,"abstract":"Preparing to enter old age is crucial for accommodating longevity. However, a holistic view of socio-culture and natural environments that influences the healthiness of older people is not clearly explained. This focused ethnographic study was conducted between December 2017 and July 2019 and aimed to describe the healthy ways of life of older people in a rural community of northeastern Thailand (Isan) and the influence of socio-culture and natural environment. Fifteen people 70-87 years old and 15 of the people involved were interviewed in-depth, and focus group interviews, participant observations, and document reviews were also conducted. The study found that healthiness was determined by physical strength and self-reliance and a peaceful mind and happy life. Living in harmony with the community’s nature and socio-culture was the healthy way of life indicated by natural/Isan food, modest physicalactivities, a peaceful life, community participation, and folk/modern health remedies. Their sense of healthiness was influenced by the conversion of the community in a concordant interweaving manner, including the preserved nature in the developed infrastructure,sufficiency/reliance in expanding networks, and spirituality in contemporary viewpoints. Healthy older people benefited from the community development mediated by the younger people. A holistic approach to natural resources and socio-culture with a balance between conservation and development is recommended for developing rural community nursing guidelines to achieve a healthy way of life for older people and others who are aging.","PeriodicalId":44649,"journal":{"name":"Pacific Rim International Journal of Nursing Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135387117","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Psychometric Properties of The Thai Version of the Nurses’ Intention to Participate in Advance Care Planning Instrument","authors":"Apiradee Pimsen, None Chung-Ying Lin, Virapun Wirojratana, Bih-Ching Shu","doi":"10.60099/prijnr.2023.262874","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.60099/prijnr.2023.262874","url":null,"abstract":"Advance care planning is an essential process in healthcare that necessitates active participation from all involved professionals, particularly nurses. However, in Thailand, nurse involvement in ACP is limited. Assessment of nurses’ intention to participate inadvance care planning is necessary to organize training courses to improve their participation in this critical event. However, there is no tool to evaluate Thai nurses’ intention to participate in Advance care planning. Thus, we selected the Health Professionals’ Experience and Attitudes Questionnaire on Advance Care Planning to culturally adapt and validate it in the Thai context. We achieved this through a five-step process: (1) standard translation procedures, including forward translation, reconciliation, and back-translation; (2) item refinement through an expert panel; (3) conducting content validity and cognitive interviews; and (4) confirmation of the first culturally adapted tool by the expert panel on the factors. The panel of experts suggested adding the knowledge dimension and changing the name to the Nurses’ Intention to Participate in Advance Care Planning and (5) The Thai version was tested for validity and reliability using confirmatory factor analysis, average variance extracted, and the Fornell–Larcker criteria matrix, Cronbach’s α, and composite reliability. The final version achieved from testing with 260 registered nurses from a teaching hospital in Bangkok is comprised of 20 items distributed across five key dimensions, namely ‘intention,’ ‘attitude,’ ‘subjective norm,’ ‘perceived behavioral control,’ and ‘knowledge,’ demonstrating an excellent model fit, strong composite reliability, and robust internal consistency. This newly adapted tool is a resource for policymakers and nurse educators designing targeted training courses to enhance nurses’ competency in advance care planning. However, before this tool is widely implemented, it would be beneficial to test it further across diverse groups of nursing professionals.","PeriodicalId":44649,"journal":{"name":"Pacific Rim International Journal of Nursing Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135387119","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Effect of a Web-Based Occupational Noise-Induced Hearing Loss Prevention Program on Hearing Protection Device Behavior Among Thai Navy Officers: A Quasi-Experimental Study","authors":"Suthasinee Srinoon, Weeraporn Suthakorn, Petsunee Thungjaroenkul, Pratum Soivong, Atipong Sujiratana","doi":"10.60099/prijnr.2023.262221","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.60099/prijnr.2023.262221","url":null,"abstract":"Navy officers working on the coastal guard vessels risk hearing loss due to repeated exposure to high noise levels from ship engines. Therefore, proper use of hearing protection devices is important. In this study, a web-based hearing loss prevention program was developed to promote the behavior of the use of hearing protection devices among Thai navy officers working on coastal guard vessels. In total, 152 navy personnel were recruited based on selection criteria and randomly assigned to the experimental (n = 76) and control groups (n = 76). The participants in the experimental group received the hearing loss prevention program via a website over four weeks. After completing the program, hearing protection device behavior was evaluated by a self-report questionnaire immediately after and at eight weeks follow-up. The results showed significantly increasing scores of the use of hearing protection devices behavior within the experimental group, both immediately and eight weeks after the program completion. However, there were no significant differences in the scores when comparing between groups, even though the scores of the experimental group were better than those in the control group. The restrictions could be explained by some emerging events during the implementation period, including the COVID-19 pandemic followed by a massive oil spill incident at sea. These put an extra workload on the study participants. Most importantly, there was a problem with the network connection that might have affected the continuation of participant attention to the program. Although this study found no effective results of the developed program due to some limitations, nurses can adopt this protective intervention to reduce the risk of occupational noise-induced hearing loss among Navy officers. Therefore, a recommendation for further study is to develop an intervention program that considers both the working context of the coastal vessels and appropriate participation methods that require more challenging efforts.","PeriodicalId":44649,"journal":{"name":"Pacific Rim International Journal of Nursing Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135387124","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effectiveness of Preventive Nursing Program for Multidrug-Resistant Organism Transmission: A Quasi-experimental Study","authors":"Ketsara Tanseng, Akeau Unahalekhaka, Nongyao Kasatpibal, Nongkran Viseskul","doi":"10.60099/prijnr.2023.262568","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.60099/prijnr.2023.262568","url":null,"abstract":"Multidrug-resistant organism infections are a major public health problem. Promoting nurses’ practice in preventing multidrug-resistant infections can reduce hospital transmission. This quasi-experimental study investigated the effectiveness of a preventive nursing program for multidrug-resistant organism transmission. The study was carried out in the Department of Internal Medicine in a tertiary hospital in south Thailand. Participants in this study were registered nurses. Two wards were randomly selected as the experimental ward and two as the control ward, then participants from each ward were purposively selected. Finally, there were 60 participants, n = 31 from the experiment wards and n = 29 from the control wards. The experimental group received a 4-week program, whereas the control group followed the usual practice. Then, the practices in preventing multidrug-resistant organism transmission of the experimental and control groups were assessed 4 and 12 weeks after the program ended. The instruments for data collection included a demographic data form and a preventive practice observation form. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and a chi-square test. The results showed that, at 4 and 12 weeks after completion of the program, nurses in the experimental group had a significantly higher proportion of correct practices (hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment, patient placement, patient transport, patient care equipment management, environmental management, and linen and infectious waste management of multidrug-resistant organism transmission) than before receiving the program and in the control group. The findings suggest that the program effectively improves nurses’ correct practices in preventing multidrug-resistant organism transmission. The program can be applied to promote and support preventive practices among nurses. However, long-term follow-ups with the incidence of multidrug-resistant organism transmission should be further studied. In addition, as this study was conducted with nurses working in the internal medicine wards of a tertiary hospital, it is necessary to evaluate the program's effectiveness with different samples prior to its widerimplementation.","PeriodicalId":44649,"journal":{"name":"Pacific Rim International Journal of Nursing Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135387160","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Policy Analysis of China's Principal Rank System for Primary and Secondary Schools : Policies, Challenges, and Future Directions","authors":"HuaDong Wang, Chao Ma, Lijiao Pei","doi":"10.55014/pij.v6i3.463","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55014/pij.v6i3.463","url":null,"abstract":"The Principal Rank System for primary and secondary schools has undergone a nearly 30-year pilot phase, representing a significant reform in the realm of education management in China. However, challenges persist in advancing this reform, and the overall progress has been sluggish. This paper conducts a literature-based examination of the policy background and the implementation of the Principal Rank System. During the promotion of this reform, the implementation of the Principal Rank System encounters multiple challenges, including passive responses from certain principals, inquiries into the determination of principal professional ranks, and the varied impacts of the salary incentive mechanism. This paper analyzes these issues and proposes solutions to address them. It is imperative to establish a unified and stringent principal admission system, develop a comprehensive principal evaluation framework, modernize the principal training mechanism, set forth a rational principal ranking system, enhance the principal duty station exchange system, address income disparities among regions, and augment feedback mechanisms following expert reviews to foster holistic educational development.","PeriodicalId":44649,"journal":{"name":"Pacific Rim International Journal of Nursing Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135425479","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Exploring the Impact of Short Videos on Society and Culture: An Analysis of Social Dynamics and Cultural Expression","authors":"Lin Chen","doi":"10.55014/pij.v6i3.420","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55014/pij.v6i3.420","url":null,"abstract":"This study investigates the impact of short videos on society and culture. Short videos, which are brief video clips typically ranging from a few seconds to a few minutes in length, have gained immense popularity through various social media platforms. They have revolutionized the way people consume and produce media content, reshaped communication patterns and interpersonal relationships, and influenced social norms and values. Additionally, short videos have played a significant role in cultural expression, transforming cultural practices and traditions, influencing cultural diversity and identity, and shaping cultural consumption patterns. This research employs qualitative research methods, including interviews with participants from Nanjing Normal University Taizhou College, to explore the multifaceted impact of short videos on social dynamics and cultural expression. The findings provide insights into the implications and consequences of short videos, with recommendations for policymakers, content creators, and users.","PeriodicalId":44649,"journal":{"name":"Pacific Rim International Journal of Nursing Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135426791","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Employment Strategies in Applied Universities: A Case Study of Shanxi Technology And Business College in the New Era","authors":"Yanxia Gao","doi":"10.55014/pij.v6i3.416","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55014/pij.v6i3.416","url":null,"abstract":"
 
 
 
 The rapid expansion of higher education in China has led to a transformation in the employment landscape for college graduates. In response, the government has established a new employment market mechanism that poses challenges for employment guidance departments. The employment outcomes of college students are closely tied to the development and competitiveness of universities. To address these challenges, applied universities must enhance the comprehensive qualities and employability of their students through long-term planning and coordination. This paper examines the employment work in applied universities in the new era, focusing on the case of Shanxi Technology and Business College. The study highlights the requirements for effective employment strategies, including leadership involvement, coordination, and engagement of all staff members. It also discusses the employment statistics of the 2022 graduates from Shanxi Technology and Business College. The paper outlines the employment strategies employed by the college, such as employment guidance classes, improving the quality of employment education, and establishing on-campus and online recruitment platforms. It emphasizes the coordinated efforts and responsibilities of the college leadership, active participation from various departments, transformation of educational guidance, and the implementation of multiple measures for employment success. The college also emphasizes the accurate collection and statistical verification of graduates' employment data.This study provides insights into the employment work in applied universities, offering valuable strategies and practices for navigating the new era of college graduate employment.
 
 
 
 
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{"title":"EnhancingSocialAdaptabilityofHigherVocationalGraduatesforEffectiveElderlyCareServicesintheContextofanAgingPopulation","authors":"FANG WANG, 昭 金, 春晓 李","doi":"10.55014/pij.v6i3.450","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55014/pij.v6i3.450","url":null,"abstract":"The rise in global life expectancy driven by economic growth has led to an increasingly aging population, thus highlighting the need for comprehensive elderly care services. In China, the proportion of individuals aged 60 and above has reached 18.70%, and this figure is projected to rise to 34.9% by 2050. This underscores the demand for skilled elderlycare professionals; however, the current education system struggles to meet industry standards, resulting in a gap between training and societal requirements. This study examines the social adaptability of higher vocational graduates specialized in elderly care services, focusing on areas such as independent living, cognitive abilities, interpersonal skills, vocational competence, and teamwork. The findings highlight the necessity for tailored interventions to enhance graduates' well-being and effectiveness. In response, strategies are proposed, including transformative mindsets, character development, local alignment with development goals, and immersive field practice. This research underscores the pivotal role of higher education institutions in producing qualified professionals equipped to address the challenges posed by an aging society.","PeriodicalId":44649,"journal":{"name":"Pacific Rim International Journal of Nursing Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135425477","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A Study on the Construction of Visitors’ Cultural Memories in a Global Context","authors":"Wei Tao","doi":"10.55014/pij.v6i3.395","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55014/pij.v6i3.395","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract: This study investigates empirically the way in which visitors construct their (cross) cultural memories during the process of cultural representation, for measuring the success of Chinese culture \"going global\". We propose a framework that incorporates the reception theory and communicative theory. And we have conducted a survey of questionnaire and interview of the real visitors in Chinese museums to collect their opinions on cultural presentation and other related material, such as expectation and aesthetic gap. By analyzing the process of Chinese and international visitors’ interaction with the text symbols of Chinese museums, we find that (cross) there are some similarities and differences in cultural memories, a collection of visitors’ values, beliefs and mindsets, which are shaped or influenced in their interactions with the text symbols. And the (cross) cultural memories are constructed in visitors’ continuous interaction with the text symbols transmitted by Chinese cultural institutions, and different constructions may redefine or shake the thoughts and value systems of visitors to some extent, which is an ongoing and open process. The description of the model of construction process will contribute to the effective dissemination of culture for institutions.","PeriodicalId":44649,"journal":{"name":"Pacific Rim International Journal of Nursing Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135469769","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"An Empirical Study of Psychological Assessment Methods in News Communication Activities","authors":"Lixia Liu, Hao Su","doi":"10.55014/pij.v6i3.429","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55014/pij.v6i3.429","url":null,"abstract":"In the realm of news communication activities, psychological assessment plays a pivotal role. It leverages a variety of methods and tools to evaluate the public's behaviors, psychological, and mental processes. This assessment can guide news communication professionals and policymakers, aiding them in enhancing their societal news communication efforts. This paper delves into the application of psychological assessment in news communication, using empirical case studies for analysis. It offers evaluations in areas such as emotional assessment, cognitive assessment, behavioral assessment, and social impact assessment, while seeking to refine the assessment methodologies. Our findings reveal that the exploration of novel assessment methods, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, acknowledging the influence of diverse groups and societal strata, and ensuring the quality and reproducibility of empirical research are crucial strategies to advance the use of psychological assessment in news communication. This progression is key to the evolution and advancement of news communication.","PeriodicalId":44649,"journal":{"name":"Pacific Rim International Journal of Nursing Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135426454","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}